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What is Skills USA? National non-profit organization for high school and college students enrolled in trade, technical, industrial and health occupations programs. More than a quarter-million members in all 50 states and three U.S. territories (Guam, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico) 16,000+ chapters UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

The History Founded in 1965 as The Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) Became SkillsUSA-VICA in 1999 Officially changed to SkillsUSA in 2004 UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

The SkillsUSA Advantage… Gives students a head start for college and the workforce SkillsUSA works directly with business and industry so students get the skills employers want. Leadership training is key part of SkillsUSA experience. Students put leadership programs into practice through community service. Students design and run the program. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

SkillsUSA Week Usually the 2 nd week in February Members can also help raise awareness of SkillsUSA at this time by: –field trips to local businesses –an open house for parents or industry partners –providing news releases and public service announcements to local media UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

Our Mission To empower our student members to become world-class workers and responsible American citizens. Our mission is accomplished through our Programs of Work… UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

Professional Development Community Service Social Activities Ways and Means Public Relations Employment (school-to-work programs) SkillsUSA Championships Award-winning curriculum: The Professional Development Program (PDP) and Career Skills Education Program (CSEP). These programs teach employability skills, including communications skills, ethics, conflict resolution, time management, goal-setting and more… Programs of Work UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

Professional Development Community Service Social Activities Ways and Means Public Relations Employment (school-to-work programs) SkillsUSA Championships Instills lifetime commitment to community service Promotes goodwill and understanding among all segments of a community Teaches the importance of teamwork Programs of Work UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

Professional Development Community Service Social Activities Ways and Means Public Relations Employment (school-to-work programs) SkillsUSA Championships Increase cooperation in the school and community Improve self-esteem by providing healthy outlets Become part of a team! Programs of Work UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

Professional Development Community Service Social Activities Ways and Means Public Relations Employment (school-to-work programs) SkillsUSA Championships Chapter fund-raising activities to support the chapters yearly projects Programs of Work UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

Professional Development Community Service Social Activities Ways and Means Public Relations Employment (school-to-work programs) SkillsUSA Championships Help change public misconceptions and stereotypes of technical education students and programs Make the public aware of the value of strong technical education programs in our school systems Programs of Work UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

Professional Development Community Service Social Activities Ways and Means Public Relations Employment (school-to-work programs) SkillsUSA Championships Students offered job shadowing, mentoring, apprenticeship opportunities Increased student awareness of career options, quality job practices and attitudes Increased opportunities for employer contact and eventual employment Programs of Work UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

Professional Development Community Service Social Activities Ways and Means Public Relations Employment (school-to-work programs) SkillsUSA Championships The premiere showcase of career and technical education. The greatest commitment of corporate volunteerism on a single day anywhere in America. Programs of Work UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

Competitive Events Competitions occur on the local, district, state, national and international levels. Competitions conducted in occupational (hard) skills AND leadership ( soft) skills. Business and Industry set the contest standards through technical committee involvement. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

Competitive Events National SkillsUSA Championships held annually in Kansas City, Mo. 5,000+ state winners compete in over 91 occupational and leadership contests More than 1,700 technical experts from labor and industry design and judge the contests UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

Types of Events & Contests Demonstration Contests Occupationally Related Contest Individual Student Contest Skills Contest Student Exhibits Tech Prep Showcase Leadership Development Contest UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

Programs Offered Career Safe – online program that addresses the high-priority safety training needs of young workers Champions for Change - develop portable credentials for entry-level skills Student2Student Mentoring Program - gives high school students the chance to serve as mentors to younger middle or elementary school students Workplace Readiness - evaluates a student's knowledge of the key skill; awards certificate UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

Scholarships SkillsUSA Offers several scholarship opportunities here are some of the top ones: –Alumni & Friends Association Scholarship –Calculated Industries Scholarship –The Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation Scholarship –International SkillsUSA Degree –LightSpeed Technologies, Inc. –NTHS Scholarships –SkillsUSA Championships –Miscellaneous Scholarships UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

Contact Information SkillsUSA P.O. Box 3000 Leesburg,VA ph: fx: Janet Conner State Association Director High School Texas SkillsUSA Assn Van Zandt Co. Road #2705 Mabank, TX ph: fx: NATIONAL STATE UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

Helpful Links Join SkillsUSA PDP Online UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

CHECK YOUR SKILLS UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

QUESTION #1 SkillsUSA is an organization of ______________ students. A. MathC. English B. ScienceD. Technical UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

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QUESTION #2 BPA is in how many states? A. 23C. 5 B. 50D. 33 UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

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QUESTION #3 What year did VICA officially become SkillsUSA? A. 1994C B. 2000D UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

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QUESTION #4 An advantage of SkillsUSA is…. A. Receive head-start for college B. Student design & run program C. Leadership skills D. all the above UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

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QUESTION #5 The mission empowers students to become world-class workers and ______________. A. straight A studentsC. community leaders B. responsible citizensD. managers UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

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QUESTION #6 The mission is accomplished through Programs of Work? A. True B. False UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

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QUESTION #7 The PDP program focuses on communication & __________ skills? A. businessC. scholarships B. employabilityD. leadership UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

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QUESTION #8 How many Programs of Study are there in SkillsUSA? A. 1C. 2 B. 3D. 7 UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

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QUESTION #9 Business & Industry professionals set the contest standards through technical committee involvement. A. TRUE B. FALSE UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

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QUESTION #10 Which program offered by SkillsUSA develops portable credentials for entry level skills? A. Student2Student B. Workplace Readiness C. Career Safe D.Champions for Change UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

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Quiz Results 8-10 correct: You were born to be in SkillsUSA! 6-8 correct: Get a friend to join with you! 5 or less: Review the presentation & retake! UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved